The BEST episodes of World of Dance
Every episode of World of Dance ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of World of Dance!
Three expert celebrity dancers judge, guide and mentor the world's top dancing talent and troupes of all ages. The competitors showcase their skills, bringing their passion to battle it out with the best of the best. Alongside the competition, the performers share their inspirations, challenges and personal backstories while building close connections not only with each other, but also with the judges themselves. As the contest intensifies, the field of dancers narrows, and in the finale, finalists vie for a life-changing $1 million prize.
#1 - World Final
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/12/2018
The top four acts compete for the title of Best in the World and the $1 million prize for judges Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough and NE-YO. Les Twins, Kinjaz and Keone & Mari guest star.
#2 - The Duels 2
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/1/2018
On the second night of The Duels, the top qualifying acts choose a rival for a head-to-head battle; only one can move on to the next round, cutting the field of competitors in half.
#3 - World Final
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/5/2019
On the season finale, the top act from each division and a wild card compete for the title of Best in the World and the $1 million grand prize; Derek, NE-YO and The Lab perform.
#4 - Divisional Final
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/28/2019
The top three acts from each division vie for a spot in the World Final; hip-hop dancer and entertainer tWitch is guest mentor for the Upper Team acts.
#5 - The Duels 2
Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/14/2020
The Duels continue, and the judges have chosen which acts go head-to-head in epic dance battles for a spot in the semifinals. Guest judge tWitch decides which acts battle in Redemption
#6 - The Cut 2
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/21/2019
Jennifer Lopez mentors the top acts from the Junior division and NE-YO mentors the Upper Teams; only the three highest-scoring acts from each division will move on to the Divisional Final.
#7 - The Qualifiers 1
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/29/2018
Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough and NE-YO join forces at the judges' table as elite dance acts of all ages and styles, mentored by host Jenna Dewan, compete for a $1 million prize.
#8 - The Duels 1
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/25/2018
On the first night of The Duels, the top qualifying acts choose a rival for a head-to-head battle; only one can move on to the next round, cutting the field of competitors in half.
#9 - Divisional Final
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/5/2018
Ciara mentors top-scoring dancers, who perform for Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough, NE-YO and guest judge Misty Copeland to win their division and move on to compete in the World Final.
#10 - The Cut 1
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/22/2018
Savion Glover joins Jennifer Lopez to mentor the Junior Team Division, while Julianne and Derek Hough mentor the Upper Division as the divisions are cut to three.
#11 - The Qualifiers 3
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/12/2018
On the third night of The Qualifiers, The Ruggeds, Josh & Taylor, Lock 'N' lol Crew, Michael Dameski, LD Dance Company, RASCALS and Elektro Botz dance for Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough and NE-YO.
#12 - The Semi-Finals 2
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/11/2020
The final six of the top 12 acts take to the World of Dance stage for the first time; the judges score each performance based on artistry, technique, choreography, creativity and presentation; the top two scoring acts move on to the world final.
#14 - The Qualifiers 2
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/5/2018
On the second night of The Qualifiers, Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough and NE-YO judge as The Lab, Pasha & Daniella, Connection, Charity & Andres, BDash & Konkrete, and Fabulous Sisters perform.
#15 - The Duels 3
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/21/2020
The Duels continue, and the judges have chosen which acts go head-to-head in epic dance battles for a spot in the semifinals. Guest judge tWitch decides which acts battle in Redemption.
#16 - The Duels 2
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/27/2017
The judges preside over the second night of Duels, with Diana Pombo vs. The Posse, Super Cr3w vs. Royal Flux, The Lab vs. Boys of Temecula, and Les Twins vs. Kyle Van Newkirk.
#18 - The Qualifiers 5
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/26/2018
Daniel & Mishella, Embodiment, Freshh, Madison Brown, Marissa & The Heartbreakers, Royal Flux and Silver Beat perform for Judges Jennifer, Derek and NE-YO in hopes of moving on to the The Duels.
#19 - The Duels 4
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/7/2019
Upper Teams face off in an elimination duel; with the new twist of Redemption, the two highest-scoring eliminated acts will have the chance to compete for a spot in the next round.
#20 - The Qualifiers 6
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/10/2018
Ashley & Zack, Brotherhood, DNA, The Rock Company, st kingz, The Untouchables and Vivian Ruiz perform for Judges Jennifer, Derek and NE-YO in hopes of making The Duels phase of the competition.
#21 - The Semi-Finals 1
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/4/2020
Six of the top 12 acts take to the "World of Dance" stage for the first time this season; the judges score each performance based on artistry, technique, choreography, creativity and presentation; the top two scoring acts move on to the world final.
Watch Now:Amazon
#22 - World Final
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/8/2017
The final 3 acts take the stage for the last time in the World Final. Each act have two performances. The top overall scoring act is crowned the first "World of Dance" champion and wins a grand prize of $1 million.
#24 - The Cut 2
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/25/2017
Ballet superstar Misty Copeland joins the judges in making the final night of cuts, featuring Fik-Shun, Les Twins, Keone & Mari, Kinjaz, and more. Only the top two highest-scoring acts from each division move on to the Divisional Finals and are one step closer to winning a grand prize of $1 million.
#25 - The Qualifiers 1
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/30/2017
The best dancers in the world battle for a $1 million prize before judges Jennifer Lopez, NE-YO, Derek Hough, and host/mentor Jenna Dewan Tatum.